Maymun-Diz
Also known as: Meimoon Dezh · Meimoon Dej · Maymun Dizh · Maymun Dij · Maymundiz · Maymun Diz · Meimundiz
Maymūn-Diz was a major fortress of the Nizari Ismailis of the Alamut Period described in historical records.
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Maymun-Diz: Siege of Alamut (1256)
On 8 November 1256, Hulegu Khan set up camp on a hilltop facing Maymun-Diz and encircled the fortress with his forces by marching over the Alamut mountains via the Taleqan valley and appearing at the foot of Maymun-Diz.
Maymun-Diz: Baghdad, 1258
The new Grand Master attempted to stall for time, but his fortresses steadily fell to the Mongols and he surrendered from Maymun-Diz on 19 November 1256.